John I Zimisces. 969-976. AR Miliaresion (22.5mm, 3.25 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 969-976. Cross crosslet set upon globus above two steps; in central medallion, crowned bust of John facing / Legend in five lines. DOC 7b; SB 1792. Toned, slight double strike on obverse, die marks, trace deposits. VF.
From the Conti Collection. Ex Cederlind BBS 146 (3 April 2008), lot 316.